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Candidates in two South End races will face first test during Primary Election

The four-way race for a seat on the board for the Port of South Whidbey got a little…

Members of the Langley Middle School jazz band. From left: Julia Houser

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Supporters launch effort to save LMS jazz band

You have to love the idea of middle school-age kids who prefer Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk or Miles…

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School district gives layoff notices to 22 more employees

The South Whidbey School District dropped its second personnel bombshell last week, releasing a list of 22 classified…

Runners follow the trail through Community Park during last year’s 3.1-mile Chum Run. This year’s event begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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Runners get ready for 5K Chum Run

What was once envisioned as a race for elite runners from the mainland has turned into a premiere…

Doris Northcutt

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Doris Northcutt: A volunteer woman of substance at 82

At age 82, Doris Northcutt from Greenbank has no intensions of slowing down, giving up or calling it…

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Guetlin and Cooley wrap up golf season

Falcon golfer Brooks Guetlin placed 18th at the 2A golfing state championships in Yakima late last week, with…

Falcon Laura Barrow medaled in eighth-place in the 300-meter hurdles during state finals at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday.

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Five Falcon athletes place at state championships

South Whidbey High School jumper Cayla Calderwood and hurdler Laura Barrow medaled in state championship track-and-field events at…

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UPDATE | Lindsey Newman wins third tennis title, brother Riley claims 2A crown

Even Santa doesn’t have this many surprises in his bag. Lindsey Newman won her third straight state 2A…

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Additional school employees get layoff notices

Seven South Whidbey School District classified employees were given layoff notices on Friday.

Cougars Madi Boyd

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Cougars pace the pack in triple meet

The Langley Middle School track and field team had a sterling afternoon against Lakewood and La Connor on…

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Mary Dill Henry, renowned abstract artist, dies

Renowned abstract artist Mary Dill Henry of Freeland died May 20 in Coupeville. She was 96.

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Schools may outsource food-service program

The South Whidbey School District is in a financial bind and it’s scratching for ways to save money.…

Tyler Reid uses a grinder to put the finishing touches on an  aluminum handrail at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Representatives from Nichols have taken part in talks to encourage students to consider paths in the technical trades.

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Marine trades concept sets sail on South End

College isn’t for everyone.